MCTA-Accredited Course
UQ
Upper Quadrant
Mulligan Concept™ Mobilization With Movement™ for the cervical and thoracic spines, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Indicated for clinicians treating cervicogenic headaches, and pain or dysfunction of the cervical spine, thoracic spine, and entire upper extremity. This is an excellent course to start your Mulligan journey. The Intro course is not a pre-requisite.
Duration
2 days
CE credit
15+ CEU hours
Format
80% hands-on
Upcoming
6 dates
Next available
Berkeley, CA
Jun 27, 2026 · with Mark Thomson
From $499
The curriculum
What you'll learn
- 01
A clinical reasoning framework for application of Mobilization With Movement™ (MWM's) to the cervical and thoracic spines, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.
- 02
Differentiate Mulligan SNAGS, NAGS, and Reverse NAGS in the upper, middle, and lower cervical spines, the CT junction, and thoracic spine.
- 03
Justify MWM selection from history, observation, and patient report.
- 04
Multiple techniques to assess and treat neurosensitivity of the upper quadrant.
- 05
Initiate MWM care based on patient irritability — appropriately intervening with non-weight-bearing to full-weight-bearing functional-movement MWMs. Understand progressions throughout patient care.
- 06
Follow-up HEPs, taping, and advice to help your MWMs stick.
Pedagogy
How it's taught
Two-day in-person course. Hands-on lab time is interspersed throughout both days and exceeds 80% of contact hours.
Live patient demos
Each technique is shown on a real patient before you practice it.
Coached partner labs
80% of class time is hands-on with instructor coaching at every station.
Case discussions
Small-group case workshops anchor the technique back to clinical reasoning.
Take-home protocols
You leave with taping strategies and a clear plan for clinical integration.
Your instructors
Clinicians who still see patients
Every UQ date is taught by an MCTA-accredited instructor who treats patients full-time.
Coverage
Cities where UQ runs
Host clinics across 10 states. Every city page lists upcoming dates, travel logistics, and nearby cross-links.
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Upcoming dates
Jun
27
Berkeley, CA
Jun 27, 2026 — Jun 28, 2026 · with Mark Thomson
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$499
Jun
27
New Orleans, LA
Jun 27, 2026 — Jun 28, 2026 · with Mark Thomson
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$499
Aug
8
San Diego, CA
Aug 8, 2026 — Aug 9, 2026 · with Mark Thomson
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$499
Aug
8
Darien, CT
Aug 8, 2026 — Aug 9, 2026 · with Mark Thomson
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$499
Aug
15
Suwanee, GA
Aug 15, 2026 — Aug 16, 2026 · with Jarrod Brian
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$499
Aug
22
Phoenix, AZ
Aug 22, 2026 — Aug 23, 2026 · with Mark Thomson
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$499
Continuing education
Credit you can use
Every UQ date counts toward your state and national continuing-education requirements.
15+ CEU hours
Physical Therapists
Approved for state PT continuing-education renewal in your state. We provide your CEU certificate by email within 48 hours of course completion.
Athletic Trainers
Nationally approved by the BOC. Recognized for ATC renewal in every state.
Occupational Therapists
Nationally approved by AOTA for the Upper Quadrant course.
Chiropractors & DOs
Most state chiropractic boards accept Mulligan Concept™ manual-therapy CEUs. Confirm with your state board.
CMP Pathway
Counts as one step toward the international Certified Mulligan Practitioner registry.
Common questions
FAQ
- What does the Upper Quadrant Mulligan Concept course cover?
- The Upper Quadrant course at The Clinician Edge covers Mulligan Concept™ Mobilization With Movement™ for the cervical spine, thoracic spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. The two-day weekend works through assessment and treatment progressions for each region — SNAGs and NAGs for the cervical spine, MWMs for the shoulder complex, lateral epicondylalgia techniques, and distal radial-ulnar joint work. Every technique is built so a clinician can apply it on a real patient the day after the course.
- Can I take Lower Quadrant before Upper Quadrant?
- Yes. The MCTA-accredited Mulligan Concept™ pathway lets clinicians take Upper Quadrant and Lower Quadrant in either order. Both are Step 1 of the CMP pathway. Whichever you complete first lays the reasoning foundation; the other adds the regional techniques without requiring a specific sequence.
- Is Upper Quadrant required for the CMP credential?
- Yes. Upper Quadrant is one of three core courses required for the Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP) credential, alongside Lower Quadrant and Advanced Mulligan Techniques. Completion of all three plus passing the CMP examination earns the international CMP credential from the Mulligan Concept Teacher Association (MCTA), recognized in 40+ countries.
- How many CEU hours does Upper Quadrant award?
- Upper Quadrant awards 15+ CEU hours over 2 days. The Clinician Edge files for course-specific CEU approval by state and discipline; the registration page lists current approvals. CEU certificates are emailed within five business days of course completion.
- Do I need prior Mulligan Concept training to attend Upper Quadrant?
- No prior Mulligan training is required for Upper Quadrant. The course assumes a licensed-clinician baseline (PT, ATC, OT, DC, or equivalent international credential) but introduces MWM, SNAGs, and NAGs from first principles. Clinicians who want a softer on-ramp can take the optional Introduction to the Mulligan Concept first.
- What should I bring?
- Bring loose clinical attire suitable for partner labs, a notebook, and a water bottle. The Clinician Edge provides all manual-therapy supplies — Mulligan belts, mobilization straps, taping materials where relevant. Brian Mulligan's Manual Therapy Textbook (7th ed.) is recommended but not required.
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Upper Quadrant
Next available: Berkeley, CA · Jun 27, 2026 · with Mark Thomson